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    Marilyn: Do you have to use chickpea flour? I'm wondering if another flour -- like millet or amaranth might work. I don't recall seeing chickpea flour in any of the stores around here.
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    Caribou coffee is pretty darn good. I got their Mahogany blend which is very dark and delicious. But perhaps the lighter blend someone mentioned is a good start! Very good.
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    The Olive Garden has one of the bread items I miss: breadsticks. So here's what I did. I thought about all the good breadsticks I'd had. The good ones, mind you. Because there are always those ones than come out pasty and anemic. And I'd eat them anyway because I'm a carb-aholic. So then I thought about how much I didn't like the crappy ones...and really...
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    Nope. And I'm wondering if perhaps something you are eating to give you energy before hand might be causing it? I only bloat (this is just me, of course) when I eat gluten. Give your foods another check, the pans you use, the utensils, etc.
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    As far as I know, yoplait is gluten free. But check the label, of course. In the U.S., I think it's very easy, and I've heard from many that Disney is VERY accommodating. Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are a great gluten free food sources here. I eat very natural foods, typically, so I don't know how much help I can be beyond that. Most major brands are...
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    that is such a tough situation. I am also considering moving, for work. However, I'm in the opposite situation. Leaving where I have so much gluten free stuffs available is hard for me to fathom. However...you need to be healthy. Is there a way for you to work on making more people aware where you live? Do you have the time? Consider all your options, but...
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    Wow. I can certainly understand your frustration. It may be the restaurants you are frequenting, as there are several in my area that are wonderful about it, and very careful. Be sure to let those restaurants know about it, especially PF Changs. They advertise to gluten free communities, and that sort of "accident" is outrageous. I can't speak to it...
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    Etta -- check out GIG, which had local meetings in many major cities. If one isn't close to you, go for it. If there is one nearby, check it out to see if it provides what you are looking for. You still may want to consider doing your own. Make sure your meetings are held in an area near to several populated cities/towns. You could utilize meetup.com for...
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    Another thought: have you tried counting your calories for several weeks and doing a food diary? This can help you see why you might not be losing weight with different variables. I worked out 3-4 times a week, trained for a half marathon, and thought I ate small portions. :ahem: I gained weight. I blamed it on thyroid -- which is a valid concern for you...
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    I'm gluten free for a year and a half, and have found it just as easy to put on weight as take it off! But standard exercise, watching what I eat, and being responsible about my health has ensured I stay the same size. I don't think you'll find any difficulties, outside of the possible inside damage that might slow you down, tough it doesn't appear to be...
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    While I don't think popcorn is unhealthy, livesinthesun makes an excellent point. You are using a starchy carb every day to fulfill a basic need, and it is probably assisting in causing your crashes. I can get similar reactions to high-carbohydrate fixes. I love starchy foods! But high-protein meals and adding things to go with the popcorn would be a better...
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    See? You are normal. But make sure to communicate your frustrations and thoughts openly with him, and allow him to do the same. And if money isn't an issue, let him enjoy your food too. Some of it is wonderful. (others are iffy....) If money is an issue, let him contribute. This all sounds so familiar, believe you me. But it's awesome that he wants to be...
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    Ugh. This sounds very familiar. I hunker down and pray to every deity I can think of. Seriously: For bloating, I find carbonated beverages can really help. I avoid all vegetables and spices. They just make me worse. I stick with bland foods and NO dairy. I might have a gluten free bagel or toast, potato or chips, french fries are usually good for...
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    Fish, chicken, pizza, oh my! You can do all sorts of things, and it can save on energy and cook faster because they are so small. I have one that I love, and wouldn't be without it. You can also find them with a toasting slot in the top, just for traditional toasting. I've had those as well. But you can bake cookies, main dishes, side dishes, french fries...
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    Y'all are breakin' my heart! I know how frustrating it is. I swear. I'm sensitive enough that I can't even have a crumb (though I don't believe I've had issues with airborne gluten...yet, anyway). But please remember something: folks everywhere have something. I feel like some days: do I need one more thing to complicate my life?! Really?! But then I see...
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    Wegman's soups are marked gluten free, and often have gluten-free chicken broth. Also, there are bouillion cubes that are gluten-free as well. It's also easy to make your own with chicken parts with the bone in.
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    Eat your entree only if you have no doubts. When it doubteth, sendeth backeth.
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    Katie -- lots of cheap recipes out there. I'm single, and survive on $50/grocery trip/week, and could do it on 30 if I had to. Here's how: Tuna -- easy-peasy. Over salad, with mayo, etc. Corn tortilla -- great for sandwiches Shop bulk with roommate or friend, and you can both eat healthy and cheap! Progresso soup -- cheap, gluten free (check the...
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    Another vote for Udi's! But I will try this Rudi's y'all speak of...Yum... Katz Gluten Free bread is not the best, but their challah rolls make EXCELLENT BLTs and sandwiches if you toast it. Very tasty.
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    It's interesting -- I saw your title, and I thought, oh, come on! It's not that bad. But then I reviewed the last year and a half that I've been gluten free, and I remember the days when I cried because I didn't know what to order at the restaurant I was driving to in order to meet some friends. And when I wasn't sure what to make for dinner because I'd tired...
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    Gorilla Munch is my favorite, and if I'm having a child-at-heart moment, I pick up some Fruity Pebbles.
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    Thanks for your post about "success stories"-- I am grateful to hear it! Glad you are feeling so well!!:>) I am 2 months in and looking forward to feeling better than I have in years...:>)

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    I think it really depends on how sensitive you are. I have never had a problem, but I don't eat at other people's houses, though, either, unless I've been part of the cooking process. I do not let any gluten items into my kitchen for fear of crumbs. But there again -- I'm sensitive to what I've consumed, but not to tiny particles (at least, not that I've...
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    I get the Schar crumbs for breading, have used pretzels on chicken as already mentioned -- super yum. And you can always use gluten-free bread that you've toasted or allowed to go stale.
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    I do not know if I have mental symptoms, as mine were so severe GI symptoms, the relief of those gave me a clear head anyway! But I have several friends who have Celiac's disease, and they both have severe neurological symptoms. Their doctors said to stay off it for at least 6 months, to even begin to see results. Since you are already seeing significant...
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